Name: Vegan Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp oil; 3 tbsp flour; 1 null yellow onion (diced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 2 rib celery (diced); 1 null green bell pepper (diced); 1 null red bell pepper (diced); 2 tbsp cajun seasoning; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 can fire roasted tomatoes (14.5-ounce, in their juices); 4 cup vegetable broth; 1 tsp liquid smoke; 2 null bay leaves; 1 can kidney beans (15-ounce, drained and rinsed); 1 can white beans (15-ounce, drained and rinsed); 1 cup diced mushrooms; null null veggie sausages ((optional))

Instructions

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1

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil (1 tsp).
2

Add flour (3 tbsp) and stir until it starts to turn light brown. Watch closely to ensure it doesn’t burn.
3

Add onion (1 yellow), garlic (3 clove), celery (2 rib), bell pepper (1 green), bell pepper (1 red), cajun seasoning (2 tbsp), smoked paprika (2 tsp), and cayenne pepper (0.5 tsp). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4

Add fire roasted tomatoes (1 can), vegetable broth (4 cup), liquid smoke (1 tsp), and leaves (2 bay). Stir and bring to a rumbling boil.
5

Turn down the heat. Add kidney beans (1 can), white beans (1 can), diced mushrooms (1 cup), and [veggie sausages] (if using), cover, and let simmer for 25 minutes.